The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking qualified sources to perform the dry docking of the Icebreaker USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10), the USCG's only heavy ice breaker that is 399 feet long, 83.6 feet wide, drafts 31.81 feet (at full load), and weighs 13,057 long tons (at full load) from 13 April 2020 through 11 August 2020. USCGC POLAR STAR is home ported in Seattle, WA. A firm-fixed price contract is anticipated for award.
The information obtained from this notice is for market research only and will be used to determine the method of procurement including whether to set aside the procurement for small business or other set-aside programs. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 336611 and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: TBD. Contractor's Dry Dock Facility.
GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTION: Continental US, West Coast Only.
SIGNIFICANT WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:
Hull Plating (U/W Body), Inspect
Appendages (U/W), Leak Test
Voids (Non-Accessible), Leak Test
Tanks (Ballast), Clean and Inspect
Voids (Accessible), Clean and Inspect
Propulsion Shafting, Strain Gauge and Air Gap Readings (All)
Hull Plating (U/W Body), Ultrasonic Testing
Centerline Propulsion Hub Removal and Reinstallation
Port Propulsion Hub Removal and Reinstallation
Starboard Propulsion Hub Removal and Reinstallation
Shaft Handling Equipment, Maintenance
Sea Strainers (Hayward) Open, Clean, and Inspect
Fixed CO2 And HALON Systems Annual Certification
Miranda Davit, Biennial Inspection
Miranda Davit, Biennial Inspection and Test
Allied K280-70 Crane, Starboard, Annual Inspect and Repair
Allied K280-70 Crane, Port, Annual Inspect and Repair
Allied T60-60 Crane, AnnualInspect and Repair
Fuel Oil Purifier (FOP) Overhaul, 4000 Hour
Lube Oil Purifier (LOP) Overhaul, 4000 hour
Hydraulic Oil Purifier (HOP) Overhaul, 4000 hour
Disconnect Coupling, Replace
Cathodic Protection / Zinc Anodes, Renew
Elevators and Dumbwaiter, Level 1 Annual Certification
Tanks (Ballast), Preserve "Partial"
Accessible Void(s), Preserve "Partial"
Drydock
Temporary Services, Contractor Facility, Provide
Dock and Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide
U/W Body, Preserve, Partial (OPTIONAL)
Temporary Fuel Oil Offload and Storage Drydock
Boiler 5 Year Certification
Hydraulic Steering Isolation Valves, Remove
Portable Surgical Lights and Emergency Lanterns, Install
Propulsion Shaft Seal, Clean, Inspect, and Overhaul
Firemain Piping, Remove
Vent Insulation Renewal
Port Steam Shore Tie, Renew
Deck Coverings (Interior Carpet) Renew
Deck Covering (Phoenix One Step); Install
Waste Oil Tank Air Escape Piping, Unclog
Insulation Renewal Quick Acting Watertight Door(s)
Marinite Panel, Renewal
Lube Oil Purifier (LOP) Heater, Clean and Inspect
Deck Preservation
Piping and Electrical Junction Box , Remove
AFFF Piping, Renew
Main Diesel Engines, Align
Deck Covering (Polymeric), Replace
Voids (Non-Accessible), Internal Surfaces, Preserve (OPTIONAL)
Fire Prevention and Protection, Provide
Joiner Doors, Replace
Joiner Bulkhead, Renew
Break Waters, Repair
Break Waters (Internal Surfaces), Preserve (Additional)
Speed Log, Overhaul Gate Valve, Renew Transducer Hull Collar Bushing
Deep Water Transducer Acoustic Window Replacement
Interested parties must submit the following:
(a) Company name, business size status (i.e., small, large, 8(a), SDVOSB,
WOSB, etc.)
(b) Capability to perform work similar to the above work items.
(c) Past performance information to demonstrate successful completion as a prime contractor of projects similar in scope and complexity to the work items above. Include contract numbers, project titles, project description, dollar amounts (award and final values), references with email addresses and telephone numbers.
Please provide feedback on the following with your response:
1. What is your drydock availability for a drydock capable of docking POLAR STAR between April and October 2020? Please provide all open windows.
2. What is the minimum value per day that would trigger a business decision whether or not to propose on POLAR STAR's Dry Dock Availability?
Responses are due no later than 10:00 a.m. Pacific time, September 16, 2019. Send responses electronically to Mr. Lee Thomas at Lee.F.Thomas@uscg.mil.
Lee Thomas, Contracting Officer, Email lee.f.thomas@uscg.mil